House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.

• Jul 15

Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France

In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final​.

• Jul 14

Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords

The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.

• Jul 14

Senators introduce bipartisan plan to tackle Social Security insolvency

The Promise Act would establish a legislative procedure with the goal of preserving Social Security's trust funds for the next 50 years.

• Jul 15

Senate Democrats block must-pass defense policy bill over Iran war objections

Senate Democrats blocked a must-pass annual defense policy bill from moving forward on Tuesday as they voiced opposition to the Trump administration's handling of the war with Iran.

• Jul 14

Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe

Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.

• Jul 16

Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed

The text of the bill had been finalized before Graham met with Zelenskyy last week in Kyiv.

• Jul 14

House GOP leaders break logjam after conservative revolt

The House on Tuesday finally broke an impasse that had stalled most legislative action on the floor.

• Jul 14

Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, sworn in as senator

Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, was sworn in to serve out the remainder of his term in the Senate, following his sudden death over the weekend.

• Jul 14

"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis

Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

• Jul 15

Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest in years

New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.

• Jul 14

Trump: FBI shouldn't waste time on "conspiracy theories" in Graham's death

"I don't see a lot of evil there," President Trump said of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death over the weekend.

• Jul 14

Blanche set to face harsh questioning at Senate confirmation hearing

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will appear Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to take over the role on a permanent basis.

• Jul 14

Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction

The T. rex, nicknamed Gus, is a towering figure, standing at 12.5 feet fall and roughly 38 feet long.

• Jul 14

Supreme Court pushes Congress for more security: "Threats have come very close"

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett urged Congress to provide additional funding to enhance protection for the justices as they face a rise in threats.

• Jul 14

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